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Sentence Structure

Sentence Structure. Year 10 EAL Miss Casha. Active Sentences. An active sentence is when the subject performs the action of the verb . Examples: Jarrod is painting the fence on Sunday. “Jarrod” is the active subject, i.e. doing the action (painting).

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Sentence Structure

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  1. Sentence Structure Year 10 EAL Miss Casha

  2. Active Sentences An active sentence is when the subject performs the action of the verb. Examples: • Jarrod is painting the fence on Sunday. “Jarrod” is the active subject, i.e. doing the action (painting). • Sofia is polishing the floor today. “Sofia” is the active subject, i.e. doing the action (polishing). • The Gorilla is eating the banana. “Gorilla” is the active subject, i.e. doing the action (eating).

  3. Active Sentences Some examples: • Harry ate six patties at dinner. (active) • Sue changed the flat tire. (active) • We are going to watch a movie tonight. (active) • I ran the obstacle course in record time. (active) • The crew paved the entire stretch of highway. (active) TASK: Write five active sentences.

  4. Prepositions Role of a Preposition • Prepositions are important when constructing sentences. A preposition sits before a noun to show the noun's relationship to another word in the sentence.  • It might help you to think of a preposition as a word which describes anywhere a mouse could go.

  5. Prepositions Some examples: • Molly squeezed through the gap in the wall. • The Elephant stomped on the dirt. • The apple rolled down the hill. • Alexander tripped over his shoelace. • A Mouse ran under the couch. • Caitlyn laughed after she slipped on the banana. TASK: As a class, identifythe prepositions in each sentence.

  6. Prepositions Some examples: • Molly squeezed through the gap in the wall. • The Elephant stomped on the dirt. • The apple rolled down the hill. • Alexander tripped over his shoelace. • A Mouse ran under the couch. • Caitlyn laughed after she slipped on the banana. How did we go?

  7. Prepositions TASK: Write five sentences with some of the prepositions above.

  8. Grammar can be fun! Play Grammar Ninja: http://www.kwarp.com/portfolio/grammarninja.html

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